FREE 2 Liter Coke at Lowes Foods, Just Save, Shop n Save, Homeland, and Country Mart

Who doesn't love something FREE?? Get a FREE Coke 2 Liter by clicking here and taking advantage of this great offer!  Just enter your rewards card number, pick up the 2 Liter drink at your store when you use your rewards card.

Ways I Saved/Earned Money This Week

- I read all of my MyPoints emails daily for my account and my husband's to add points to receive FREE gift cards.

- Cleaned out my coupon binder.

- Continued to use my FREE samples this week including - sticky notes, soap, lotion, shampoo, and conditioner.

- Only used my dishwasher once this week.


- Paid a couple of bills online. No money spent on stamps.

- Requested a couple of FREE samples.

- Received 3 FREE shampoo and conditioner samples and Payton received a FREE toothbrush and toothpaste sample at school.  Pics here.

- Read (2) FREE magazines that I received in the mail this week.

- Used my $10 off $10 purchase at JCPenneys and purchased Payton a summer outfit for Nothing OOP!  Details here. 

- Stuck to my menu plan this week. No eating out.

- Compared gas prices before filling up.

- Continued to cut my dryer sheets in half to save.

-  Planned my grocery shopping using sales and coupons.

- Entered Coke Reward Points, Pamper Points and Huggies Rewards point to each account for FREE gift cards, coupons and gifts.

- Called Directv after reviewing my account to see if there was any way to lower my bill.  Received a $25/month discount plus 3 months of 2 FREE movie packages. 

- Watched a FREE movie on Directv thanks to my FREE movie packages for 3 months.  Details here. 

- Ran all my errands in 1 day to save on gas. 

- Stayed home 3 days this week and saved on gas. 

- Payton and I went to the dentist last week for our free checkup that we receive twice a year with my insurance.  We also received a free toothbrush each.  No cavities for either one of us, no money to be spent on dental bills. :)

  

What did you do to save/earn money this week?  Link up and share your savings.

The Biggest Way I Saved Money This Week

 

This week I started reviewing every bill looking for a way to lower our monthly expenses.  My biggest savings so far came from Directv.  I have been a customer of theirs for almost 10 years.  When we first moved into our home, cable was not available in this area so we had no choice to go with a satellite provider. 

I called customer service and asked if there was any way I could receive a discount since I was a loyal customer.  That didn't work.  My customer service representative kept trying to offer me another package with a $2-$3 savings.  That was not what I was looking for.  After repeating several times that I was calling to see if their was a discount available for being a loyal customer, he began to get a little frustrated with me.  At this point, I googled their competitor and started comparing what I could receive if I switched providers. He then transferred me to their promotions department. (Note:  Ask for the promotions department if you try this.  This where you get results!)  I spoke with a wonderful, helpful young lady who was able to give me what I was looking for.  I got a $25 discount off our monthly bill for 12 months plus I also received 2 movie packages FREE for 3 months.  

I was on the phone for almost 20 mins but I finally did accomplish my goal.  I was very happy with my outcome.  I plan to take advantage of the FREE movie channels and DVR some great movies to be used in the future for FREE entertainment. 

One phone call saved $25 a month, $300 savings for 12 months plus 2 FREE movie packages ($77.94 value) for 3 months.

Have you ever asked for a discount from your satellite or cable company before?

FREE Sample of Centrum Flavor Burst Chews

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eShakti - 20% Discount for my Readers

Here is a special discount code THRFTYWYSN, exclusively created for my readers to get 20% OFF when they shop at eShakti - valid from 02/26/13 thru 03/20/13.

About eShakti

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Dollar General - $5 off $25 Purchase TODAY ONLY!

Click here to print your coupon for $5 off $25 purchase at Dollar General for today ONLY!

Sunday Coupon Preview

 

There will be  coupon inserts in this Sundays paper - 1- P&G, 1 - Smartsouce, and 1 - RedPlum

Here is a few of my favorites:

El Monterey $1/1 product
Garnier Fructis $1/1 shampoo, conditioner or treatment
Buddig $1/5 2oz Original or 1.6oz Snack Buds packages (5/31)

You can find a complete list here!


You can also find lots of great printable coupons available from Coupons.com, RedPlum, and Coupon Network.

MEGA Swagbucks Day!

If you haven't signed up with Swagbucks, you definitely need to. It is a great search engine where you can earn swagbucks every time you search. I average 20-30 swagbucks a day. You can also download the Swagbucks Toolbar and Swagbucks will give you FREE swagcodes occasionally.

You can redeem your swagbucks for great prizes. My favorite prize is Amazon gift cards. With 450 swagbucks you can earn a $5 Amazon gift card. I apply my gift cards to my Amazon account and save them to use at Christmas.

You can sign up for Swagbucks here and earn 30 swagbucks just by signing up!

Thought of the Day

"Always laugh when you can, its cheap medicine."

Lord Bryon

FREE Sample of St. Ives Naturally Soothing Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Lotion

Click here to receive a free sample for you and a friend.  Simply get a friend to sign up for the "Naturally Joyful Challenge" and you both receive a FREE sample of St. Ives Naturally Soothing Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Lotion.

Earn Money When Shopping Online with Ebates

If you earn shop online, then why not earn money when doing so.  If you haven't already, sign up for Ebates and earn up to 26% cash back.  Each quarter you will receive a check of your earnings.  The percentage for each store is different but it does add up. 

Click here to sign-up and receive a $10 gift card of your choice from Macy's, Walmart, Target, or Kohl's or $5 from Ebates with your first purchase.

Remember to go through ebates when shopping online.

Examples of their stores:  Staples, JCPenney, Sears, Ann Taylor etc.

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My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 2/27-3/5

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Foods this week. Remember, Lowes Foods doubles coupons up to .99. You can use 20 coupons per transaction. They will accept 4 "like" coupons and 2 "like" internet coupons.

Also, you can earn .05 per gallon fuel rewards with every $100 spent.


Fresh Rewards e-offer
Lowes Foods Cooked Ham - $3.99 each
Limit 2

Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.99 lb.

Hormel Pepperoni - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE $ 1.99 = .99 each
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 Hormel coupon 1/20 SS or
$1/2 Hormel printable coupon 
Final Price - .49 each

Tony's Pizza - $1
Buy 3 and Use $1/3 coupon 1/6 SS
Final Price - .67 each

Dannon Danimals Crunchers - $ 2.00
Use .50/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1

Zest Bar Soap - $ 2.00
Use .50/1 coupon 2/3 SS
Final Price - $1


You can find this weeks sales ad here!

Wordless Wednesday

This is what my son has to have with him at all times now and it is a lot for a 2 year old to carry! 

NEW Coupons Available

Here is a list of new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

$3.00 off South Beach Diet Snack Smoothies

$1.00 off 6 single cups or 1 Meow Mix pack

$1.00 off any 2 packages of O-Cel-O Scrub Sponges

$1.00 off any ONE (1) GEVALIA Coffee 

$1.00 off Mitchum or Mitchum for Women product 

 $0.75 off one LAND O LAKES Saute Express 

$1.00 off one package of Angel Soft Bath Tissue 

$0.55 off two COTTONELLE Flushable Moist Wipes 

$0.55 off one COTTONELLE Bathroom Tissue, 9 pk 

$1.50 off Jimmy Dean Pancake & Sausage Product

Thought of the Day

"The strongest people aren't always the people who win, but the people who don't give up when they lose."

Ashley Hodgeson

3 Of My Favorite Thrifty Pins This Week

Three of my favoirte thrifty pins this week.

Baked Apple Pies in the Apple - These look and sound wonderful.  What a great idea for dessert for my kids.

Beautiful Tray - So simple to make.  I would love to make one of these.

Beach Memory Jar - This would be so fun to do with the kids.

My Mailbox Was Full of FREEBIES Yesterday

I love receiving freebies in the mail.  Yesterday was a great day.  Look at what I received in just 1 day.

Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner Samples with a Coupon
Fructis Garnier Shampoo and Conditioner Sample with a Coupon
Loreal Shampoo and Conditioner with 2 Coupons
Sheetz Coupons with 2 coupons for FREE items

Plus, Payton brought home a FREE Colgate toothbrush and toothpaste sample from school along with coupons.  She was excited with her freebies too.

My Shopping Trip to JCPenneys Last Week for FREE

I received another one of my favorite coupons from JCPenneys a couple of weeks ago - $10 off $10 purchase.  I wasn't able to find anything on their clearance racks but I get a cute summer outfit for Payton for FREE!!

1 - Shirt - $5
1 - Skort - $5
Total - $10
Use $10 coupon
Total OOP - 0.00 = FREE

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 2/24-3/2

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:





Thermacare Lower Back & Hip Wrap - $3.49
Receive $3.49 ECB 
Final Price - FREE 
Limit 1 

Poise Wash or Towelettes - $3.99 
Use $3 coupon - All You Magazine - February
Receive $1 ECB 
Final Price - FREE after coupon and ECB 
Limit 1 

Mentos Gum - .99 each 
Buy 2 and Receive $1 ECB 
Final Price - .49 each 
Limit 1   

Crest Complete Whitening with Scope - $2.87
Receive $3 ECB 
Final Price - FREE 
Limit 2      

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:









Arctic Naturals Daily Omega 3 - $10 
Receive $10 RR 
Final Price - FREE after RR 
Limit 1 

Curacaine Rapid Act Topical Anesthetic Cream - $7 
Receive $7 RR 
Final Price - FREE after RR 
Limit 1 

Energize Energy Tabs - $8 
Receive $8 RR 
Final Price - FREE 
Limit 1 
 
Natrol Melatonin Time Release - $4 
Receive $4 RR 
Final Price - FREE after RR 
Limit 1     

Trueresult Blood Glucose Monitor - $14.99
Receive $14.99 Mail-In Rebate 
Final Price - FREE 

Colgae Max Fresh or 2in1 Toothpaste - $3.49 
Receive $3 RR 
Use .50 coupon 2/10 SS 
Final Price-  FREE after RR and coupon
   
Milk - 1 Gallon - $2.99 with card - GREAT DEAL
  
  

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:







Poise Body Cooling Towelette, Panty Freshener, Feminine Wash - $2.99
Buy 1 - Receive $2.99 +UPR
Use $3 coupon 2/10 SS
Final Price - FREE plus $3 overage

FREE Sample of Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion

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NEW Coupons Available

Here is a list of new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

BOGO (up to $3.00) Edge Shave Gel

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Post Sesame Street Cereal

$1.00 off the March issue of InStyle

$1.00 off Marzetti Simply Dressed Salad Dressing

$3.00 off (6) Dial Complete foaming hand soaps

$0.50 off One LAND O LAKES Butter Spread Product

$1.50 off (1) AZO Urinary Pain Relief Value Size

FREE eCookbook - Slower Cooker Recipes

 

 FREE eCookbook:  the slow Cookin' Magic: 28 Scrumptious Slow Cooker Recipes from Mr. Food Free eCookbook, features 33 pages of tempting slow cooker recipes for year-round entertaining + Mr. Food Recipe eNewsletter for FREE!! 

Get this brand new FREE eCookbook collection full of triple-tested slow cooker recipe, including easy cook roasts, delicious appetizers, slow cooker desserts and more.  There's nothing better tan coming home to a ready-made, homestyle meal that's ready to be eaten right away.  This eCookbook will help you get dinner on the table with a fraction of the work, and your whole family will loves these recipes!

Enjoy our best slow cooker recipes in one scrumptious collection, from roasts and stews to chili and meat loaf. The eCookbook has stunning colorful pictures and step-by-step instructions for easy recipes like Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs (page 1), Easy Cook Pot Roast (page 6), Slow Cooker Country Pork (page 13), Homestyle Baked Beans (page 20), Blueberries Dumplings (page 27), and lots more.  

Thought of the Day

"Earth laughs in flowers."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

FREE eCookbook - 11 Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Free eCookbook: 11 Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes, featuring more than 10 easy macaroni and cheese recipes + AllFreeCasseroleRecipes™ The Casserole Connection newsletter for FREE!

 Did you ever think of mixing buffalo chicken with mac and cheese? Thankfully someone did, because otherwise we wouldn't have this delectable Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Casserole recipe (p. 7). Other fine creations use pepperoni, ham, and bacon. Macaroni and cheese recipes for your man include manly ingredients, such as beer, chili, and chipotle chiles. And that's not all! You'll find a whole section that uses secret ingredients. This free eCookbook, 11 Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes, will surprise you with mac and cheese creations you have never thought of (but wish you had!).

Menu Planning Monday

Monday -  Hot Dogs, Homemade Slaw, Chips

Tuesday - Taco Tuesday

Wednesday - Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread

Thursday - Hamburger Steak, Baked Potaotes, Corn
 
Friday - Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic

Saturday - Barbecue Chicken, Parmesan Oven Potatoes, Hush Puppies, Slaw

Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open.  DH likes to cook!


You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!

NEW Coupons Available

Here is a list of new coupons available.  Print them while you can.

$1.00 off on any ONE (1) GEVALIA Coffee

$1.00 off 2 LUNCHABLES Combinations with Smoothie

$1.00 off any 1 LISTERINE Mouthwash 1L or larger

$1.00 off any two (2) REACH Floss Products

$1.00 off 1 MAXWELL HOUSE Single Serve Cups

$10.00 off Laugh & Learn Stride-to-Ride Puppy

$3.00 off any Fisher-Price Giggle Gang

$5.00 off Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy

$5.00 off Fisher-Price Poppity-Pop Musical Dino

$1.00 off any Life Choice 5-count box

$0.50 off one Softsoap Body Wash

$1.00 off any ONE bag of Meow Mix dry cat food

$1.00 off Scotchgard Fabric & Upholstery Protector

And The Winner Is...

The winner of the Progresso Recipe Starters - Game Day Giveaway is: 

Here are your random numbers:

3 - Latanya T

Timestamp: 2013-02-25 15:15:22 UTC

Latanya has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.  Thanks to everyone for entering! 

Thought of the Day

Sometimes you just need to be alone.  Not to be lonely, but to enjoy your free time being yourself.

Anonymous


This thought definitely sums up the past couple of weeks.  It has been busy and hectic for me.  Between being a chapron for a field trip with Payton's class, the wonderful stomach bug visiting both of my kids last weekend, filing my taxes, my everyday household duties as a mom and wife, and trying everyday to find new ways to save money.  I truly hope this week "our normal" routine returns.